ANTIGONISH: The local air cadet squadron is under new leadership.
On January 27, Captain Derrick McKee relinquished
command of 875 Antigonish Lions Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron to Lieutenant
Amy Hayes.
“After working...
Contributed photosRene and Maura Bouchard did some dancing in Louisdale earlier this month.
During the February 9 Valentine’s dinner and dance, more than 270 members of the Fleur de Lis Seniors...
Photos by Mary Hankey Beginner Bees hockey was one of many outdoor and indoor activities during Judique Winterfest last weekend.
Cathy MacDonald and Joannie MacDonnell showed off their shufflebloard skills at...
CANSO: The Canso Lions Club made several donations to
community and educational activity this winter.
The Canso Lions donated $250 to the Fanning Education
Centre/Canso Academy Robotics Club towards travel to an upcoming competition,
as well, the...
ANTIGONISH: When a group of St. Francis Xavier physics
students started planning an Atlantic undergraduate physics and astronomy
conference, they decided to aim big—and the results have been more than
impressive.
The students have attracted 2018 Nobel...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Local real estate broker and owner of Cape Breton Realty, Sherry MacLeod,
is expanding her reach in the growing market. The real estate company, with its
head office in St. Peter’s, celebrated two grand openings already in...
PORT HAWKESBURY: The Strait Area Chamber of Commerce
was pleased to host a discussion on the concept of a living wage and its impact
on employee attraction and retention on February 6 in Port Hawkesbury.
Speaking...
Photos by Dana MacPhail TouesnardAn ATV rally, hosted by the East Richmond ATV Riders Association took place on February 1, with approximately 100 participants gathering at the St. Peter’s Lions Hall to register before hitting the...
TRURO: Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia has
given $13,605 in Community Sparks Grants to seven youth-led, climate change
related projects in rural Nova Scotia.
The Community Sparks Grants are designed to support
innovative, community-based action, and...
D’ESCOUSSE: The third annual Cape Breton Farmer to
Farmer Retreat will be taking place here on Sunday, February 16.
A grassroots effort organized by a volunteer committee
- with support from the Island Food Network, the...